CEFR B2

mellow

adjective

Meaning

Pleasant and smooth, often due to ripeness or age; calm and relaxed in character.

Examples

The old cheddar cheese had a wonderfully mellow flavor that wasn't too sharp.
As he grew older, his personality became more mellow and less prone to sudden anger.

Synonyms: soft, mild, calm, smooth, genial

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

mellow (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛloʊ/

Definition

Pleasant and smooth, often due to ripeness or age; calm and relaxed in character.

Examples

The old cheddar cheese had a wonderfully mellow flavor that wasn't too sharp.
As he grew older, his personality became more mellow and less prone to sudden anger.
The evening light cast a mellow glow over the garden, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

How to Use mellow

mellow out (phrasal verb): To become more relaxed and calm. — "You need to mellow out and stop worrying so much."
mellow with age (collocation): To improve or become softer and more pleasant over time. — "Good whiskey tends to mellow with age, becoming smoother."

Synonyms of mellow

Words with a similar meaning to mellow:

Antonyms of mellow

Words with the opposite meaning to mellow:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary